Safe and Affordable Elder Care At Home
At-home care requires support from family members and other trusted people who are willing and able to devote time and attention to the elder's needs. For home care to succeed, it's important that you plan how you will meet the medical and care giving needs of the elder.
If you are planning an extended commitment to care giving, be sure to look at all the effects on your own finances, now and in the future. The National Center on Caregiving says that women who provide long-term care often suffer serious long-term financial consequences (including reduced Social Security, pension and retirement income) because of reduced time in the workforce. Time taken away from a career to care for a parent, as well as the expenses of elder care, can multiply the family's financial problems.
We can help you find ways to pay for at-home elder care with Veterans Aid and Attendance, Medicaid, and other resources. Call us at (413) 567-5600 if you would like us to help you plan.